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GILSON oQsTAA'rs, or IEOLSOM, rnNNsYLvANrA, AssreNon re COMET RADIATOR coNrANY, or 'PHILADELPHIA, rnNNsYLvANrA, A OQRPORATION or rENNsY VANIA.

RADIATOR.

Application filed September 2 4, 1925. serial No. 58,223.

Myinvention relates to an improvement in radiators and more especially to radiators of the type adapted to be heated directly by gas.

Radiators of the type to which my invention pertains have, heretofore, not been wholly successful and have possessed a number of disadvantageous features, chief among which are that, in'operation, 'a substantial l0 amount of pressure is developed which re-- quires the provision of means for its relief and possesses an element of danger and that they are relatively uneconomical of fuel, and give out odor. Now in accordance with my invention, I have provided a radiator adapted to be heated directly by gas or other suitable fuel, which will be entirely safe, an operation economical of 'fuel and of a high degree of efficiency.

Further, in accordance with myinvention I have produced a radiator of the type indicated in which a novel circulatory system is utilized and which is structurally laid out on novel line's.

Having now indicated in a general way the nature and purpose of my invention, I

will proceed to a detailed description thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings in which there is illustrated a preferred embodiment and in which:

Figure 1, is a side elevation of a radiator embodying my invention.

Figure 2, is a side elevation of a modification of the radiator shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3, is a sectional view of the radiator shown in Figure 1.

Figure 4; is a view taken on line'M, Figure 3. 40 Figure 5 is a view taken on line 55,

Figure 3. I The radiator embodying my invention comprises any desired number of sections, a centrally located section or sections being in open communication with a heating chamber' in which is positioned a burner. As shown in Figure 1, the radiator comprises seven sections, three central sections being in communication with a heating chamber, while in Figure 2 the radiator comprises four sections, two central sections bein in communication with the heating cham er. In the following description it will be understood that the radiator may be constructed with but three sections, the central rear er tica] one in communication with a heating'chamher, or with any desirable number, for example seven sections as shown in Figure 1, if desired. 7

Referring to Figures 1 and 3-5 inclusive the radiator, embodying my invention, comprises two end sections a, and two intermediate sections'c.

The intermediate sections 0 have formed on their lower ends, adjacent their'opposite edges, plate like members (Z which,'when the sections are assembled,- forma heating chamber open at the bottom. The central portions of the lower ends of the central sections 7) are cut away so that the interiors of the sections 6 are in open communication with the heating chamber as shown in Figure 3.

The several sections are all provided with aligning apertures e in their sides adjacent their upper ends, which when the sections are assembled afiord communication from one section. to another. V

The intermediate sections 0 are on their sides next to the central sections and adjacent their lower ends with apertures f,

the upper portion of which align with smalli er apertures g in the adjacent sides, of the adjacent central sections 6. The lower portions f of the apertures are open to the atmosphere as will be noted from an inspection of Figure 3. j V

The end sections a are provided with apertures h, on the sides adjacent to the intermediate sections c, the upper portions of which align with apertures i in the adjacent sides of the intermediate sections. The lower the atmosphere.

provided v portions h of the apertures h areopen to is provided with a sight hole j closed with" 7 any suitable transparent material, through which the flame from a burner is, in the heating chamber may be observed. A hole m is provided through which the. burner is may be lighted by a match or taper..

Referring now to Figure.2, it may be observed that the structure therein shown is in principle the same as that above described except for the omission of the intermediate sections 0, similar parts being similarly designated. It may further be observed that if a smaller unit be desired it of combustion rising therein.

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In-operation when the burner 70 is lit the air in the heating chamber and in the centralsections b (or section) communicating" drawn down in the intermediate and end sections by the draught in the center sec ,tions created by the heated air and products vThe air and products of combustion in the intermediate andend sections tend to stratify into lighter and heavier constituents, the heavier cons sting mainly of cooled air passing out to atmosphere through the lower V I I portlons f and h of apertures f and it,

while the lighter ingredients consisting of products of combustion, as carbon monoxide, pass from the end to the intermediate section through the upper part of the apertures h and apertures 2', and from the intermediate section to the heating chamber through the upper part'of apertures g, all as indicated by the arrows, Figure 3, to be again heated or reconsumed and recirculated.

It will now be observed that in accord 'ance with my invention, a radiator is pro vided which is entirely safe since it operates without the development of any substantial pressure and one in which the heated air and products of combustion are recirculated with avoidance of the passage of odors into a room and with a saving. of :fuel.'

Having now fully described my invention, what I claim and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. In a heater in combination, a plurality of radiating sections, a heating chamber,

' said sections being provided with apertures affording a passage for circulation through said sections and said heating chamber, one of the said sections being provided with an aperture formed in juxtaposition to and below one'of said first mentioned apertures and opening to atmosphere.

2. In a heater in combination, a plurality of radiating sections, a heating chamber in communication with one of said sections, the sections being provided with apertures affording communication between the secbe produced by providing but one cen-- tions adjacent their upper ends, one of the sections being provided with an aperture affording communication between said section and the heating chamber and with a second aperture adjacent said last mentioned aperture and affording communication with atmosphere. V p

3. In a heater in combination, a plurality of radiating sections, a heating chamber in communication with one of said sections, said sections being provided with apertures adjacent their upper ends affording communication between said sections, one of said sections being provided adjacent its lower end with a pair of apertures one below the other and said heating chamber be ing provided with an aperture aligning with one or the apertures in the lower end'of said last mentioned section.

i. In a heater in combination, a plurality oi adjacent radiating sections, a heating chamber in communication with one of said sections, a burner within the heating chamher, said sections being provided with aligning apertures adjacent their upper ends one of said sections being provided with a pair of apertures positioned one above the other and aii'ording communication with the heating chamber and with the atmosphere.

5. In a heater in combination, a plurality of adjacent radiating sections, a heating chamber in communication with one of said sections, a burner within the heating chant her, said sections being provided with align ing apertures adjacent their :upper ends and with aligning apertures adjacent their low or ends permitting circulation of heated air through said sections and the heating chamher and with apertures adjacent to and below the aperture adjacent the lower ends or said sections, said last mentioned apertures being open to atmosphere and permitting the escape of cooled air.

6. In a heater in combination, a plurality of radiating sections, a heating chamber, a burner in said chamber, said sections and said chamber being provided with apertures affording communication between said 'sections and between said sections-and said heating chamber and the atmosphere, whereby a circulation of heated air and product-s of combustion will be permitted between said sections and said chamber under the influence of the. heat from said burner, said aperture afiording communication with atmosphere being positioned below the apertures affording communication between said sections and said heating chamber.

In testimony of which invention, I have hereunto set my hand, at Philadelphia, Penna, on this 18th day of September, 1925.

- GILSON C. STAATS. 

